
You might select an alternate design that is more common, or replace a blank part with a printed part and then remove the printing with Brasso. Tips for saving money: Consider using the search page and price guide (located in the top right of the catalog page for an item) in Bricklink to find alternate parts in the same color. Torsos are element number 76382, plain legs are element number 73200, and beyond that you are on your own. You need to know the exact part number you need, and many minifig parts do not use the same numbering system as on Bricklink. If you are an advanced user, you can use lego's official Bricks and Pieces site to buy parts. (See this page for an explanation of the XML format.) Once you have all the parts uploaded, use the buy page to purchase the items you want. The XML files linked below should be cut-and-paste into the XML tab of the wanted list upload page, then each file will create a separate wanted list for each minifigure. Next, you need to set up a wanted list for the parts. Their feedback system makes the site reliable so long as you check the feedback of a seller before you buy. This is a large marketplace with thousands of resellers.

The easiest place to order the parts you need is. The rest of this page goes over these steps in more detail and then provides designs and part lists for creating specific characters. Physically modify the lego elements by drilling, sanding, or painting.Use waterslide decals or a lego printing service to apply the designs to the lego elements.Use Brasso (a multi-purpose metal polish) and a clean rag to remove existing print from any pieces that need to be printed on, if blank parts weren't available.Advanced users may find parts more cheaply at Bricks and Pieces, run by The Lego Group. My part lists are set up in the XML format used by, a reputable third-party lego marketplace. Order the parts you need, with help from the part lists below.The steps involved in creating a minifigure are: I think this is all within the usual fan art norms, but if you are an author or represent one and you take issue with this, please let me know at and I will modify this page per your direction. (Sorry for all that, I just want to make sure the authors' rights are respected.)

You may not modify them or redistribute them without permission. This artwork is copyrighted by me and the source material is copyrighted by the authors of the novels referenced below, so under no circumstances may these designs be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever. Below that, the bottom of the page has tables of additional image files for many other custom minifigures. I've provided step by step instructions, parts lists, and image files for a handful of figures. This page gives a tutorial for creating your own custom minifigures.
